Ikea Expedit storage question

So some other threads on toy storage have me inspired to do something about mine and I have just looked online at the Ikea range. There seem to be a few of you out there who have this storage system so for those who know about the Expedit series, there is a 4 cube shelving unit for $59 (on sale at moment) which looks great but then also a "bookshelf" for $89 that has 8 cubes that can be laid on its side. The measurements for the bigger one look fine and slightly less than putting 2 x 4 cubes together. Does anyone know if there is any difference other than that with the 2 units? The price difference has thrown me slightly I guess but if they are the same unit I will go with the bigger size unless the smaller ones are more stable etc Thanks!

We have the 4x2 in easpch of the kids rooms, both laying down. When they getolder we will stand it up so I love that it can be a 'long term' peice of furniture. I wouldn't trust a 2x4 on top of another one so when the kids are older we would have needed to buy something new.

Thanks yes I prefer the bigger one but having just measured the car...I think getting it home might be a problem so we might have to get 2 of the 4 cube ones. Their delivery fee is ridiculous! Will try and get in there this weekend to check them out

Thanks yes I prefer the bigger one but having just measured the car...I think getting it home might be a problem so we might have to get 2 of the 4 cube ones. Their delivery fee is ridiculous! Will try and get in there this weekend to check them out

Yes but the length won't work unless I take out the car seats and lie the seats down. HATE getting the car seats back in with a passion so its not worth it for me My brother has access to a work van so he might be able to help out... will pay the store a visit and see how we go!

We have 4x2 units in one of our children's bedrooms. DS2 has three units in his room - one upright in his wardrobe as shelving, and two in his room - one upright for toys and treasures and the other horizontal under his elevated bed for books. Very versatile units! Hope your brother can help you out!

We have two 4x4 expedit storage side by side in our play room. They have really grown with the kids (have had them now for 5 years), so easy to store toys. They've gone from baby type books to novels to barbies now to Warhammer storage ! I'm so happy we got them.

We have a 5 x 5 and got that along with a bunk bed home in the back of an old Pajero. We bought both from the "as is" section of ikea and ended up getting the two for less than a new 5 x 5 expedit. The only damage it had was some scratches on the bottom from being dragged across the showroom floor!

I'm looking at getting a 4 x 2 for kids storage. I currently have some of their fabric cubes in our big expedit and they are fantastic. I use them for nappies, bibs, toys etc.

They are great. We have a 5x5 for toy area, each DD has a 2x4 lying down in their rooms, and I have a 4x4 in the study for my craft things. They are a great investment and everyone foments on them.

In terms of what I get. it depends on what you are wanting them for. 2 2x4 would work if you needed to have them separate. Just when you put them together stand them next to each other not on top of each other.

Also just discovered yesterday that Bunnings sell fabric drawers that fit these in a huge range of colours for $13 each ($10in Sydney).

I've been looking at this on ikea hackers and am wondering: if I stacked two hacked 5x5s either on top of or underneath a couple of 5x1s then I could cover a whole wall in our bedroom and maybe - just maybe - my giant piles of crud could become an organised wall of wonderfulness?

AS PP's have said it depends on what you want it for. We just bought 4 expedits (5x5, 4x4, 2x4 (laying on its side and 1 x 5). I was umming and ahhing about the 2 x 2 for our room and ended up getting a Billy low unit that we haven't yet assembled and will most likely return for the 2x2. this all filled a ute and the bigger ones are heavy!

We also got the canvas boxes from Bunnings ... colour range is great. They are 33cm x 33cm and fit the expedits perfectly

Countrymel - not sure about the stacking ... I think you probably could stack a 1 x 5 on its side on top of a 5x5 if all were wall fixed? I don't think I'd put a 5 x 5 on top of anything - too heavy!

I've been looking at this on ikea hackers and am wondering: if I stacked two hacked 5x5s either on top of or underneath a couple of 5x1s then I could cover a whole wall in our bedroom and maybe - just maybe - my giant piles of crud could become an organised wall of wonderfulness?

My two cents worth is - secure it to the wall, and each unit to another. Put the 1 x 5 on top, not on the bottom. Wish Ikea made 5 x 2.... Also, measure twice and cut once (not that you should need to cut...) - but make sure what you make up will fit the space. I used a 5 x 5 recently as a room divider - $200+ and you have a new room. Can't beat that!

I've been looking at this on ikea hackers and am wondering: if I stacked two hacked 5x5s either on top of or underneath a couple of 5x1s then I could cover a whole wall in our bedroom and maybe - just maybe - my giant piles of crud could become an organised wall of wonderfulness?

Thoughts?

I think you'd need to bolt them to the wall, which you can do with the four cube one, not sure about the bigger. Thanks for the tip about the Bunnings canvas boxes, has anyone found cheaper sturdy baskets or cane ones? I want to be to able to put ds's books in something.

In spite of being in an almost constant state of motion while looking after the kids and trying to keep things together at home, it can seem as though parents have managed to get nothing on the to-do list done by the end of the day.

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